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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 38.25, 57.34 and 34.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 38.25, 57.34 and 34.91 is: 52.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    38.25 : 57.34 = 34.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    38.25/57.34 = 34.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    38.25x = 57.34 × 34.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    38.25x = 2,001.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,001.74/38.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.33

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